Indianapolis weekend events: MLK Day, home show, Globetrotters and more
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As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, Indianapolis is preparing to celebrate his life and legacy with free admission to some of the city's most popular museums and events.
- Here are a few ways you can honor King in the Circle City without spending a dime.
🤔 Reflect on MLK's impact during the 43nd Annual MLK Day of Celebration at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, 12pm Monday. RSVP here.
⏰ Go back in time with a free day at the Indiana Historical Society as the organization puts on special MLK-themed programming from 11am-3pm Monday.
- All other IHS exhibits will remain open until 5pm. RSVP here.
🐯 Hang with the animals with a free day at the Indianapolis Zoo from 9am-4pm Monday.
🚂 Get hands on at the Eiteljorg Museum with free activities that run from 10am-5pm Monday.
🏀 See hoops history at the NCAA Hall of Champions. Free admission on Monday will grant you access to a 1930s retro gym, a mascot exhibit and sports simulators.
🎨 Create an MLK-inspired masterpiece during the Newfields' MLK Day: Mission Possible event, 11am-4pm Sunday.
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🏠 Find inspiration for your next home project when the Indianapolis Home Show kicks off Friday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 10am-8pm Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $13 for adults and $3 for kids between 6-12.
- Kids 5 and under get in free.
🎤 See the next generation of cabaret stars during Ball State University's 2025 Senior Showcase at The Cabaret in downtown Indy, 7:30pm Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets start at $25.
🩰 Experience a coming-of-age story told through dance when "Nothing is Forever, Darling" is presented by Dance Kaleidoscope at Butler's Schrott Center, 7pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $15.
🏒 Cheer on the Indy Fuel at Fishers Event Center when they take on the Kalamazoo Wings at 7pm Friday, and the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets for both games start at $24.
😂 Spend the weekend laughing with comedian Aries Spears of "MADtv" fame when he does five shows at Helium Comedy Club.
- Performances are at 7:30pm and 10pm Friday and Saturday, and 7pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $32.
🏀 Ball out with the Harlem Globetrotters at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 1pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $39.
🔔 For NBA action, stick around to see the Pacers play the Philadelphia 76ers at 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $14.